
Pests of the Native California Conifers
- 245 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Pests of the Native California Conifers
About this book
This guide synthesizes the most current information available on the pests and environmental conditions that can damage California's conifers, the vast majority of native trees in the state. Authoritative and easy-to-use, it is an essential reference for biologists, arborists, ecologists, foresters and everyone who needs up-to-date information on conifer pests in one convenient manual. o Species accounts cover life cycles, habits, distribution, and significance of each pest and discuss valuable options for reducing or avoiding damage o 111 clear color photographs show damage caused by 80 insects, diseases, fungi, parasitic plants, animals, and other destructive agents o The only guide to include information on environmental factors such as air pollution, salt, and frost as well as biological agents o Appendices list pests and diseases by tree species and by part of the tree affected
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Diagnosing Pest-damaged Trees: Seven Basic Steps
- Damage by Insects
- Biotic Diseases
- Abiotic Diseases
- Damage by Larger Animals
- Guide to Damage by Symptom Location
- Guide to Damage by Host Species
- Glossary
- General References and Resources
- Illustration Credits
- Index of Agents
- General Index